Preschools teaching philanthropy for a kinder future
The new curriculum at The Learning Experience teaches kids to be kind and help others, from their first school experience forward.
The new curriculum at The Learning Experience teaches kids to be kind and help others, from their first school experience forward.
Marion County School Board votes to keep Marion Military Academy students together
Marion Military Academy closed abruptly last week due to money problems. Since then, the students and their parents have been fighting to save their school. On Monday, the Marion County School board voted unanimously to create a similar program for the students at the Marion Technical Institute.
Marion Military Academy closed abruptly last week due to money problems. Since then, the students and their parents have been fighting to save their school. On Monday, the Marion County School board voted unanimously to create a similar program for the students at the Marion Technical Institute.
Nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college this year compared with 2018, according to report
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
Elementary students celebrate peers competing in Special Olympics
Hundreds of Palm Lake Elementary School students lined up outside of the school bus drop off area holding handmade signs while cheering for their classmates. All of this was part of a special opening ceremony event at their school for the Special Olympics.
Hundreds of Palm Lake Elementary School students lined up outside of the school bus drop off area holding handmade signs while cheering for their classmates. All of this was part of a special opening ceremony event at their school for the Special Olympics.
Black Tulane med students take powerful photo at former slave quarters: ‘Resilience is in our DNA’
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Parents, students at Marion Military Academy protest charter school's closing
Marion Military Academy sent a letter to parents saying after being open for 11 years, the school was closing for good due to funding problems. The school's last day of operation was on Monday.
Marion Military Academy sent a letter to parents saying after being open for 11 years, the school was closing for good due to funding problems. The school's last day of operation was on Monday.
Statewide grand jury slams 'systemic' school safety issues
In an 18-page report released late Wednesday, the grand jury found ongoing “turf wars” between local jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and schools are hampering officials’ ability to respond to potential school threats.
In an 18-page report released late Wednesday, the grand jury found ongoing “turf wars” between local jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and schools are hampering officials’ ability to respond to potential school threats.
School Fights: An alarming trend fueled by cell phones
Tuesday's brawl at Palm Bay Magnet High is troubling for many reasons. Union and School Board Member respond.
Tuesday's brawl at Palm Bay Magnet High is troubling for many reasons. Union and School Board Member respond.
Senator seeks 12-year term limits for school board members
A bill filed in the Florida Senate would enact 12-year term limits for school board members across the state.
A bill filed in the Florida Senate would enact 12-year term limits for school board members across the state.
Number of armed teachers in Florida remains under wraps
After weeks of emotional debate in the state Capitol this spring, the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a bill that allowed teachers to get voluntary training and be armed to act as the first line of defense against school shootings.
After weeks of emotional debate in the state Capitol this spring, the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a bill that allowed teachers to get voluntary training and be armed to act as the first line of defense against school shootings.
Governor DeSantis wants to require civics exams for all high school seniors
DeSantis said he would direct Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to require all high school students to take the test, but it will not be a graduation requirement.
DeSantis said he would direct Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to require all high school students to take the test, but it will not be a graduation requirement.
School districts tasked with crafting medical marijuana policies
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions.
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions.
Nearly 100 Orange County teachers receive free Master's Degrees from University of Central Florida
The program has been in place since 1992 but this is the first time the tuitions have been fully funded.
The program has been in place since 1992 but this is the first time the tuitions have been fully funded.
UCF and state park system partnering on research facility
UCF officials said they plan to take over a former restaurant building in Econfina River State Park in rural Taylor County and convert it into a research facility.
UCF officials said they plan to take over a former restaurant building in Econfina River State Park in rural Taylor County and convert it into a research facility.
Senate panel backs 'Best and Brightest' repeal
A measure that would repeal an embattled bonus program for public-school teachers and principals --- and free up nearly $300 million --- was backed by a Senate education panel on Monday.
A measure that would repeal an embattled bonus program for public-school teachers and principals --- and free up nearly $300 million --- was backed by a Senate education panel on Monday.
91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
New Jersey lawmaker introduces bill that would require students to learn cursive
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.